Angus Macaulay
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Overview

Angus Macaulay

Angus H. Macaulay has mediated numerous employment, business and personal injury lawsuits in state and federal courts.  As a part of his mediation practice, Angus is trained and certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution.  

Angus is a partner in the Columbia, SC office of Nexsen Pruet, LLC.  He is also certified as a Specialist in Employment and Labor law by the SC Supreme Court. When he is not mediating cases, Angus represents clients in employment litigation matters, and these include discrimination claims. Angus has also defended and prosecuted claims involving restrictive covenants such as non-competition and confidentiality agreements. His practice also includes representing clients in general civil litigation in state and federal courts. As a part of his practice, he provides practical advice on ways to minimize litigation risks and comply with federal and state employment laws. Angus is a frequent lecturer on employment-related topics.  He is also a former President of the South Carolina Bar. 

Admitted to Practice

  • State of South Carolina, 1990
  • United States District Court of District of South Carolina, 1991
  • Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1991

Education

  • University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1990
  • Sewanee: University of the South, B.A., English, 1986

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • South Carolina Bar:
    • President, SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (1999-2000) 
    • Member-at-Large, Board of Directors, SC Bar Foundation, Inc. (1995-1998; 2011- 2013) 
    • Member, House of Delegates, SC Bar (1999-present) 
    • Member, Board of Governors, SC Bar (2000-2002); (2007-2014)
    • President, SC Bar (2012-2013)
  • Member, Program Committee, National Conference of Bar Presidents (“NCBP”)  (2013-Present) 
  • Member, Membership Committee, NCBP (2013-present) (Chair, 2020-2021)

Honors & Awards 

  • Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Preeminent Peer Review Rated
  • “Leadership in Law” Award Presented by South Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly (March 12, 2015)
  • “House Resolution to Recognize and Honor Angus H. Macaulay for his Outstanding and Dedicated Service as the 2012-2013 President of the South Carolina Bar” – South Carolina House of Representatives (May 15, 2015)
  • Columbia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite of the Midlands, 2012 , 2019, 2022
  • Compleat Lawyer Silver Award, USC School of Law Alumni Association (2003)
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Employment Law- Management and Litigation- Labor and Employment, Since 2013
  • Recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers, Employment Litigation (2009)
  • Certified Specialist by the SC Supreme Court, Labor and Employment Law
  • Certified Mediator, SC Supreme Court’s Commission on ADR

Representative Cases

  • Ritter v. Union Camp Corporation, 12 Fed.Appx. 150, 2001 WL 681703 (4th Cir. 2001).
  • American Fidelity Assurance Company v. Boyer, 225 F.R.D. 520 (D.S.C. 2004).
  • Carolina Care Plan, Inc. v. United Healthcare Services, Inc., 361 S.C. 544, 606 S.E.2d 752 (S.C. 2004).
  • Peery v. Carolina Care Plan Incorporated, 144 Fed.Appx. 300, 2005 WL 1690548 (4th Cir. 2005).
  • WEC Carolina Energy Solutions, LLC v. Miller, 2011WL379458 (D.S.C. 2011).
  • WEC Carolina Energy Solutions, LLC v. Miller, 687 F.3d 199, 36 IER Cases 874 (4th Cir. 2012).
  • Enersys Delaware, Inc. v. Hopkins, 401 S.C. 615, 738 S.E.2d 478 (S.C. 2013).
  • Riemann v. Palmetto Gems & Gemological Services, Inc., 2015WL904818 (S.C. Ct. App. 2015).
  • Machinery Solutions, Inc. v. Doosan Corporation, 2015WL5554357 (D.S.C. 2015).

 

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Rates and Fees

Rates - Angus Macaulay

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Charlotte, Columbia Rates 4hr Min. Atlanta Rates4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $225 per party; per hour 2 Party Case: $300 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $200 per party; per hour 3 Party Case: $275 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $175 per party; per hour 4 Party Case: $250 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request 5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation Admin Fees
Atlanta Mediation Admin Fee - $300 per party
Charlotte Mediation Admin Fee - $200 per party
Columbia Mediation Admin Fee - $200 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $500. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.